Welcome to the official CQUniversity Student Blog – CQUniLife. This blog follows the experiences of a diverse group of CQUniversity students from different countries, studying various programs and at various campuses throughout Australia.

Is work giving you a pain in the back?

A
significant number of Australians are required to sit or stand for prolonged
periods of time due to their work requirements.

Regardless
of your posture or position throughout the day, any sustained position can contribute
to common musculoskeletal complaints including neck pain and back pain, muscle
strain, stiffness, and headaches.

It is ideal not to remain in the same position for more than 20 minutes at a time. It is important to take regular micro-breaks and change position to take the pressure off muscles and ligaments. Changing position will help reduce pain, stiffness and keep your body functioning at its best.

At the CQUniversity Chiropractic Clinic, the team can assess your work requirements and provide you with simple recommendations to incorporate into your workday to reduce the effect of postural stress.

The free Straighten up App from the Australian Chiropractors Association also has many simple, yet effective features, which can assist you to improve your posture and spinal health throughout the day.